2023 NHL Entry Draft
Arizona Coyotes Select Daniil But at 12th Overall
- Alex Grandy
- June 29, 2023
The Arizona Coyotes select the 6’5” mammoth and skilled winger from Russia-actually the same team as their first selection Dimitri Simashev Reasons for Optimism The massive winger has plenty of skill and should be able to put that together, uses size well, not just a straight-line player, and is able to set up his teammates […]
Read MoreArizona Coyotes Select Dimitri Simashev 6th Overall.
- Alex Grandy
- June 28, 2023
In a move that stunned many, the Coyotes take the first “reach” of the draft in selecting the 6’4” mobile defenseman out of Russia. Reasons for optimism Simashev immediately steps into the role of Coyotes top defensive prospect. The only guy they have with top-pair upside was definitely a position of need. Arguably the highest […]
Read MoreSeattle Kraken Draft Preview
- Robert Crosbie
- June 28, 2023
The Seattle Kraken had a surprising season, finishing 4th in their Division with a 46-28-8 record. Good enough for their first playoff berth in only their second year of existence. It was a year that saw their Coach get nominated for the Jack Edwards Award, and their first-ever draft pick won the Calder Memorial Trophy. […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Koehn Ziemmer
- Nathan Bondy
- June 28, 2023
Koehn Ziemmer is an exciting prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft, showcasing a unique blend of size, skill, and hockey sense. Ziemmer possesses an intriguing combination of offensive prowess and physicality, making him a valuable asset. Koehn has shown continual development throughout his junior career, landing at over a point per game on the Prince […]
Read MoreGrandy’s 2023 NHL Mock Draft
- Alex Grandy
- June 28, 2023
This 2023 draft is shaping up to be a fun one with a deep class and a few wild cards that could cause multiple other dominoes to fall. Let’s get started 1-Chicago Blackhawks-Connor Bedard/Center This one’s a no-brainer. He is the best prospect since Connor McDavid, Bedards shot, and offensive instincts alone make him worth […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Adam Gajan
- Armand Klisivitch
- June 27, 2023
Adam Gajan is a 2023 NHL Draft goaltender prospect from Propad, Slovakia, who stands at 6’3 and weighs 176 lbs. The 19-year-old goaltender appeared in 40 games last year, as 34 of his 40 appearances came in the NAHL with the Chippewa Steel; in those 34 games, he went 19-12-1 with a 2.57 GAA, .917 […]
Read MoreNHL Draft Prospect Profile: Rasmus Kumpulainen
- Patrick Present
- June 26, 2023
Rasmus Kumpulainen is a structurally sound, left-shot 2023 NHL Draft-eligible center. Born on August 8th, 2005, in Lahti, Finland, Kumpulainen is among the younger draft-eligible players this year and is a product of the Pelicans organization. In 2022-23, he played most of the season in the U20 division, where he was Pelicans fifth-leading scorer with […]
Read MoreWhat History Shows The Bruins At Pick 92
- Matt Barry
- June 25, 2023
Barring a trade to acquire a higher draft pick, The Boston Bruins head into the 2023 NHL Entry Draft without a first or second-round pick. The Bruins used their first-round pick in a trade with Washington for defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway. Then they traded their second-round pick in part of a package […]
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